used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
Cisnoun
an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew that she must not refuse to see him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
take the midday meal
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew that she must not refuse to see him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
and nothing more
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
provisoryadjective
subject to a proviso
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She knew that she must not refuse to see him.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
Rodney
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From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She knew that Rodney would come to see her, probably in the forenoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading THE NEXT STEP During the remnant of that night left for sleep Cis slept deeply, too tired in mind and body to be wakeful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her hours at the telephone exchange were elastic; she had undertaken the organization work only on a provisory basis, unwillingly, with the understanding that it might continue in her hands but a short time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She called up her own department in the morning and said that she would not go down until after lunch.
